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Buffet Buys Value and Assets

November 19, 2007

Analysis of:Buffett Buy Sends CarMax Shares Soaring | online.wsj.com

Warren Buffet purchases undervalued stocks and looks at the assets of the company. Berkshire Hathaway is looking at large used car market potential.

Strong Demand in US Cause of Increase in Indian Jewelry Exports

November 19, 2007

Analysis of:Indian Gems, jewellery exports up 21.5% | www.thedailystar.net

The increase in exports for Indian gems and jewelry is due in large to increasing world demand, especially demand in the USA, despite the appreciation in the Indian Rupee. This increase in demand for jewelry and gems is increasing in relation to the demand for gold.

Buffets a Highly Specialized Market

November 19, 2007

Analysis of:All-You-Can-Eat Chains Are Hungry For Traffic | www.icsc.org

Buffet restaurants are not growing, especially in the more sophisticated Northeast and West because of the increase in quality of American cuisine, increased expectations, sensitivity to health and safety issues in major urban areas, cultural, and price reasons.

Rate Cut is Politics, Won't Work

November 15, 2007

Analysis of:Why Fed Cut Won't Save Christmas | money.cnn.com

The rate cut in October amounted to little more than politics, called operation White Noise, and will have little effect on the economy. There is very little that can be done due to the massive debts of irresponsible government mismanagement.

Blue Nile, Downgraded by CitiCorp

October 25, 2007

Analysis of:CITIGROUP CUTS BLUE NILE TO SELL FROM HOLD | www.kfoxtv.com

This article, and the client request, involves the share prices of Blue Nile, which were recently downgraded by Citicorp. Blue Nile is a high-quality jeweler selling gold and diamond jewelry. I am writing this analysis, requested by the client, about Blue Nile as a company, and about the related topic of its recent performance, without making predictions.

Blue Nile Correcting, To Become Opportunity Again

October 25, 2007

Analysis of:Blue Nile Looks Like Investors' Best Friend | www.forbes.com

This article, and the client request, involves the share prices of Blue Nile. Blue Nile is a high-quality jeweler selling gold and diamond jewelry. I like this company. It is undergoing a recent correction, and will eventually become an opportunity once again. I am writing this analysis as requested by the client, relating to the content of the article, and Blue Nile as a company, this is not meant as a financial prediction.

Wal-Mart Offering Banking Services Slowly, Timing is Essential

October 24, 2007

Analysis of:At Wal-Mart, a Back Door Into Banking | www.nytimes.com

Wal-Mart withdrew its application to open as a bank, which was under consideration by the government when the application was pulled. Wal-Mart will enter the the banking industry, but slowly, and will only offer limited banking facilities at this time. It is a matter of timing, and Wal-Mart is timing their entry, positioning, and banking products perfectly.

Wal-Mart Growth in Service Sectors, Positive Adjustment to New Economy

October 12, 2007

Analysis of:Wal-Mart's New Growth Opportunities | www.businessweek.com

Wal-Mart is offering reduced cost essential services such as discount banking, low-cost medical clinics, and broadband to customers in its stores. This is a brilliant adjustment to the new economic realities of increased overseas production costs, declining value of the US dollar, and an increasing need for essential services within the USA. The offering of these services will make Wal-Mart the center of activity in many rural towns and will increase both image and sales.

Consumer Debt Increases, Credit Tightens, Sales Decline

October 11, 2007

Analysis of:U.S. Retail Sales Rise at Slowest Pace in Five Months | www.bloomberg.com

American consumer credit debt has increased. Banks are tightening credit as they continue to suffer from the meltdown in credit, housing, and financial markets.  

Government Misinformation Doesn't Wash

September 26, 2007

Analysis of:CPI's Lie on Household Inflation Doesn't Wash | www.bloomberg.com

The government is misleading Americans as to the Household Inflation CPI. Government has a vested interest in this misinformation. The effects are just beginning to be seen in both price and sales of goods.

Growth in Demand for Diamonds in India and China to Continue

September 24, 2007

Analysis of:China, India's Boom Leads Sparkling Diamond Industry | www.diamonds.net

Growth in the demand for diamond luxury products is increasing at a very strong rate in both China and India. Growth is also up in the USA. This rate of growth will continue as long as growth in the economies of India and China continue, and as long as the demand for precious metals and diamonds continues.

The Doctor Knows Best When It Comes to Health

September 18, 2007

Analysis of:Hospital Bans Crocs Over Static Risk | www.telegraph.co.uk

Crocs a fashionable plastic cog is being banned from hospitals in the UK and Sweden after reports that static electricity, created by the plastic cogs, caused malfunctions in respirators and other sensitive hospital equipment.

Gold Continues to Shine

September 18, 2007

Analysis of:That was then, this is now for gold | www.marketwatch.com

Gold is the most thinly traded market, being the only honest money, gold will continue to shine as both the public and investment companies move into gold as an investment haven for both safety and profit.

"Living Better" at Wal-Mart through Price and Quality

September 13, 2007

Analysis of:Wal-Mart plans to roll out new ad campaign | www.msnbc.msn.com

Wal-Mart's new slogan "Save Money. Live Better" replacing "Always Low Prices" shows a new emphasis in Wal-Mart's philosophy, and a new reality in economics and cost of production.

Virtual Playgrounds, A New Reality

September 6, 2007

Analysis of:Online Popularity Context Next in Barbie-Bratz Brawl | online.wsj.com

Social-networking sites are "a" new frontier of the playground, but they will become only part of the larger playground for 8-12 year old girls.

Simply Vera and Kohl's a Perfect Match!!!!

August 14, 2007

Analysis of:Vera Wang Set to Dress Up Kohl's | online.wsj.com

Simply Vera and Kohl's are a good partnership. Kohl's has been upgrading its image for the moderate markets, and Vera Wang needs to expand market share and increase profitability. It is good for both businesses to move toward the middle in the present economic and social environment.

Increasing Competition in Bridal Jewelry Markets

August 13, 2007

Analysis of:European Jewelers Engage In Global Battle for Brides | online.wsj.com

Bridal markets are becoming more traditional and conservative. At the same time styling changes are beginning to appear in some of the more traditional European and Asian markets. As the demand for precious metals increases so will the demand, and price, for high-end gold and diamond bridal jewelry.

Kohl's Merchandising Has Successfully Upgraded Its Image

August 13, 2007

Analysis of:Kohl's July comps fall flat | www.retailingtoday.com

Kohl's has been successful in upgrading its image through merchandising and product improvements. Maintaining an upgraded image will result in changes in product, customer, and marketing. Changes in product sectors and areas of sales revenue will result from the upgrade in image.

VF Enters Contemporary Fashion Markets

August 13, 2007

Analysis of:VF Buys Way into Upscale Jeans | online.wsj.com

VF has moved into the contemporary-brands fashion sector in an attempt to compete with department store consolidation,  the competition of private label department store brands, technology, and the growth of horizontally integrated mass-market retailers.  

Tiffany Stock Price Up on Rumors, July Rise in Gold Price

August 13, 2007

Analysis of:Tiffany Stock Bullish on LVMH Rumors | www.diamonds.net

The rise in Tiffany's stock price was in line with the rise in the price of gold and other gold related companies in the first 2 weeks of this past July. This rise in gold price was a natural part of the gold cycle for the month of July. Rumors of interest by LVMH are only rumors, and one should not do business on rumors.

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